Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
83 Overall Score
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Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm
Tamron
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Vivid color reproduction
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build feels fragile
- Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
- No image stabilization
- Loose tolerances can affect focus
Image quality 6
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Weight and portability 4
Autofocus performance 3
Image stabilization 2
Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm
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Scores
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | drip-proof coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.90 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SWM | Ultrasonic Silent Direct |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 381 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.813score per dollar
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Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm0.146score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 5.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron SP A007E 24-70mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
